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📣 Auditions for the 2026 – Nutcracker will be held the weekend of August 21–23, 2026
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MPBT Youth Ambassador- Harper
Harper Palmer,11, a Stevenson 6th grader, loves inspiring others to try ballet. She loves showing others why she loves ballet, and why...
Oct 1, 2023


MPBT Youth Ambassador- Pearl
Pearl Bee Croft,13, a Monterey Bay Charter School 8th grader, loves performing with MPBT because of the amazing performance...
Sep 25, 2023


Meet Our 2023 Lead Chinese- Audrey
Age: 15 11th Grade, Monterey High School I am most excited to get to perform at the Sunset Center and get to see all of our hard work pay...
Sep 21, 2023


MPBT Youth Ambassador- Paige
MPBT Youth Ambassador, leadership and mentoring program is excited to introduce you to: MPBT Youth Ambassador, leadership and mentoring...
Sep 21, 2023


MPBT Youth Ambassador- JoJo
MPBT Youth Ambassador, leadership and mentoring program is excited to introduce you to: JoJo Knipp,13, a Santa Catalina 8th grader, is...
Sep 18, 2023


2023 MPBT Donor- 831 Septic Services
Thank you 831 Septic Services for your financial contribution to MPBT; we could not provide these opportunities, education, and outreach...
Sep 13, 2023


2023 MPBT Donor- American Lock & Key
Thank you American Lock & Key for your financial contribution to MPBT; we could not provide these opportunities, education, and outreach...
Sep 6, 2023


2023 MPBT Donor- Dr. Peter Gerbino
Thank you Dr. Peter Gerbino for your financial contribution to MPBT; we could not provide these opportunities, education, and outreach...
Sep 3, 2023


Meet our MPBT Board Member- Erika Takada
Erika Takada is Executive Director of the Public Health Institute’s Center for Wellness and Nutrition. In her second year on the MPBT...
Aug 30, 2023


Meet our MPBT Board Member, Ryan McGuirk
“I am humbled and honored to be given an opportunity to participate on this board and be able to give back in any way to an arts program...
Aug 27, 2023


Meet our MPBT Board Secretary, Sarah Norbraten
Sarah Norbraten joined the MPBT Board in 2021 as secretary. Sarah feels MPBT provides the community a professional-level environment to...
Aug 27, 2023


Meet our New MPBT Board Vice President, Chrissy Brooks
Chrissy Brooks, a musical theater performer, director and teacher, cultivates the arts in all forms. She understands that the power of...
Aug 23, 2023


Meet our new MPBT Board President, Heather Palmer
Heather Palmer, a resident and business owner based in Carmel-by-the-Sea, owns Sea Blush Staging, a boutique interior design & home...
Aug 23, 2023


Meet our new MPBT Treasure- Camille Reith
Camille Reith, a lifelong dancer, cherishes the memories and relationships formed through her involvement in the performing arts. Beyond...
Aug 20, 2023


Meet our new MPBT Board Member- Jason Neves
Jason Neves - Being born in Alaska and growing up in the Los Angeles area gave Jason a unique perspective on life. After spending a...
Aug 13, 2023


Meet our New MPBT Board Member- Ginny Swan
Ginny Swan is a long-time lover of the performing arts, beginning with her own ballet studies as a child in her hometown of Atlanta....
Aug 9, 2023


2023 MPBT Donor- Enviro Clean Systems
Thank you Enviro Clean Systems for your financial contribution to MPBT; we could not provide these opportunities, education, and outreach...
Aug 6, 2023


2023 MPBT Donor- Monterey Bay Window Cleaning Company
Thank you Monterey Bay Window Cleaning Company for your financial contribution to MPBT; we could not provide these opportunities,...
Aug 2, 2023


Meet our new MPBT Board Member- Lori Pfeiffer
Lori Pfeiffer is the Vice President, and a fourth generation Real Estate Agent/Property Manager, at San Carlos Agency, Inc. in Carmel. A...
Jul 30, 2023


2023 MPBT Donor- Carmel Appraisal Service, Inc.
Thank you Carmel Appraisal Service, Inc for your financial contribution to MPBT; we could not provide these opportunities, education, and...
Jul 30, 2023
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